The 2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class is given permission to test driverless cars in Nevada, making it the first “standard-production” vehicles to get public autonomous testing license in the state.
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Lenovo Partners Google for AR Smartphone
Lenovo starts its partnership with Google in project Tango. Qualcomm Technologies also work along with both companies in the project.
Alcoa will shut down its plant in Indiana
Alcoa Inc. announced that it will shut down one of the U.S.’s biggest aluminum smelters, Warrick Operations in Evansville, IN. The closure is expected to result in the loss of 1,270 jobs.
Oil Price Dropped to The Lowest Level in More than a Decade
Oil prices plunge to the lowest level in more than a decade to below $33. The economic slowdown of China is also stammering global economy outlook even more.
Lenovo Phase Out Motorola Brand
The name Motorola will no longer be seen on mobile phones. Lenovo, its parent company announced to stop using Motorola name anymore in its mobile phone.
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Despite the threats that Apple Watch could fail, the company’s COO Jeff Williams said in a radio interview that they have been receiving “tons of emails” from people who say that the device actually saved their lives.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc., the last sugar plantation Hawaii, will stop producing sugar by the end of 2016, ending an important industry to the island’s economy.
Amazon has reportedly reiterates its presence in the microchip arena through unveiling acquired concern, Annapurna Lab’s Alpine. Through currently retailing a very meager market share compared to Intel’s strong dominance over chip arena, Alpine appears as a potential threat to the latter. But the unveiling event has been dominated by reduced rating points over in price index.
Researchers in NASA is moving one step further to introduce a hybrid airplane technology in concluding its ERA project. The airplane will be able to fly on both fossil fuel and electricity, similar to hybrid car technology.
Consumer Electronic Show always showcase the latest technology every year. This year the annual trade show present the lightest drone built by PowerUp Toys.
Uber has agreed to pay $20,000 in fine and adopt a better data security provisions in a settlement signed with the New York Attorney General, Eric Schneiderman. Besides that, the company also agrees to limit the number of employees allowed to use the system.
Normal check-ins of baggage was resumed by Malaysia Airlines after restrictions due to powerful head winds. These head winds inhibit the airline's capability to carry cargo and baggage.
LG Electronics Inc. introduce its new laptop product line in CES 2016. The 15-inch laptop weighs-in at only 2.16 lbs or under 1 kilogram.
JPMorgan Chase & Co has alerted Japan Inc to gear up for the surge in Yen against the US dollar. JPMorgan Chase forecast Yen will reach 100 yen against a US dollar. However, it says the rally in currency may not sabotage the Japan industry.
